Private Utility Locating Services
Protect Your Crew, Your Budget, and Your Project Timeline
Before any excavation begins, locating underground utilities is critical for safety and compliance. While 811 is required by law for marking public utilities, it only provides part of the picture. Many underground utilities, such as irrigation systems, parking lot lighting, private water lines, security systems, storage tanks, and process sewers, are privately owned and not identified by public 811 locators.
That’s where Blood Hound’s private utility locating services come in. We deliver the complete view of what lies beneath your job site, helping prevent service disruptions, costly damages, and safety hazards before they happen.
Schedule a consultation or request a quote today to ensure your next project starts safely.
Why Choose Blood Hound for Private Utility Locating
Our Private Utility Locating Services
Unmatched Experience and Expertise
With decades of experience in utility locating, Blood Hound is one of the nation’s most trusted partners for identifying and mapping underground utilities. Our certified technicians follow strict ASCE and industry safety standards to ensure accurate, verifiable results.
Advanced Technology You Can Rely On
We use ground penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic (EM) locating equipment, and subsurface mapping systems to detect both metallic and non-metallic utilities, which traditional methods often miss.
Complete Damage Prevention
Our private utility locating company combines advanced technologies, tools and trained field experts to give you the full picture, preventing strikes, avoiding costly downtime, and keeping crews safe.
Our Private Utility Locating Services
Comprehensive Utility Mapping
We create accurate utility maps that show the location and depth of all identified public and private utilities. This allows for precise excavation and confident project planning.
Advanced Detection Techniques
Using electromagnetic (EM) locators and ground penetrating radar (GPR), we detect power, gas, communication, and water lines, as well as non-conductive structures like PVC pipes, irrigation systems, and storage tanks.
Facility Mapping and As-Built Creation
Our team provides as-built maps and detailed facility drawings to support engineering design, construction documentation, and facility management, keeping records accurate and up to date.
Concrete Scanning and Subsurface Verification
For projects involving concrete scanning or deep subsurface imaging, Blood Hound’s GPR systems can scan terrain at highway speeds and deliver precise results—even in challenging environments.
Applications of Our Utility Locating Services
Construction and Excavation
Accurate utility locating prevents damage to buried infrastructure, helping contractors dig safely and maintain project schedules without interruptions or penalties.
Environmental Assessments
During environmental due diligence or Phase I and II ESAs, our underground locating services help identify preferential pathways and buried utilities that may impact remediation or compliance.
Directional Drilling and Soil Boring Clearance
Before directional drilling or soil boring, our technicians locate underground utilities to avoid cross-bores and ensure safe, conflict-free installations.
Benefits of Partnering with Blood Hound
Avoiding damage means avoiding rework, delays, and repair costs. Accurate utility mapping streamlines operations and keeps your project on schedule.
Our proven private utility locating services achieve unmatched precision so you can excavate with confidence, knowing all buried utilities have been identified.
Preventing line strikes protects your workforce and the surrounding community. Every Blood Hound locator follows rigorous safety and quality protocols to reduce risk on-site.
FAQs
What is private utility locating and how is it different from calling 811?
811 marks only public utilities. Private utility locating identifies buried lines and systems on private property that 811 doesn’t cover, such as irrigation, lighting, and private water or sewer lines.
Why is private utility locating important before digging or construction?
It ensures you avoid damaging unmarked utilities, preventing injuries, costly repairs, and project delays.
What types of private utilities can you locate underground?
We can locate nearly all underground utilities, including gas, electric, communication, sewer, water lines, storm drains, irrigation systems, and storage tanks.
How accurate are your private utility locating services?
Our combination of GPR and electromagnetic locating provides sub-inch precision in most conditions.
What technology do you use to detect buried utilities?
We use ground penetrating radar, EM locators, and GPS-based mapping to identify both conductive and non-conductive materials.
Can you locate utilities on both commercial and residential properties?
Yes, our services are ideal for construction sites, facilities, universities, residential developments, and industrial complexes.
How long does a typical utility locating job take?
Most sites are completed in one day, depending on project size and complexity.
Do I need to prepare anything before your team arrives?
Please ensure surface areas are accessible and provide any existing utility maps or as-built drawings to speed up the process.
What happens if a utility line is missed or damaged during excavation?
Blood Hound maintains strict accuracy standards. In the rare event of damage, our documentation and risk protocols ensure proper reporting and resolution.
How do I schedule a private utility locating service with Blood Hound?
You can contact us online or call our team directly to schedule your private utility locating service today.
Contact Blood Hound Today
Don’t leave your next excavation to chance. Partner with the nation’s leading private utility locating company for total subsurface awareness and peace of mind.
Request a quote or schedule a consultation now to get started.